Delivers ballots and election supplies to the polling places on election morning. Collects voted ballots and election supplies after the polls have closed on election day. Each team consist of two members.

Stipend: $50 – $95

Chair: Coordinates and directs the activities of the D/C Team. Completes documentation and certifies the sealing of the election supplies.

Member: Assist the Chair and witnesses the transfer of custody of ballots and election supplies

Assist voters at the polling place while ensuring the integrity of the voting process. Precinct Officials operate the Information and Ballot Demonstration Station, Poll Book Station, Ballot Box Station, and eSlate Station.

Stipend: $5 – $175

Additional positions include:

Precinct Chairperson: Manages the polling place and is responsible for the security and integrity of ballots issued and votes cast.

Monitors the polling places to ensure Officials are following standard operating procedures; and replenishes supplies as necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Restrictions

No parent, spouse, reciprocal beneficiary, child, or sibling of a candidate may serve as a precinct official in any precinct where votes may be cast for the candidate.

No candidate for elective office may serve as a precinct official in the same election in which the person is a candidate.

No candidate who failed to be nominated in the primary or special primary election may serve as a precinct official in the following general election.

Fundraising Opportunity

Nonprofit organizations may volunteer as Election Day Officials as a fundraiser, and donate their stipend to their organization. Interested organizations will need to provide a tax clearance certificate, memorandum of agreement, and a list of volunteers. No political action committees or groups organized for political purposes may participate.

To help organizations recruit volunteers as Election Day Officials, please feel free to share or display these following materials to help spread the word.

Information is available in alternate formats. If you require special assistance call the Office of Elections at 808-453-VOTE (8683). Neighbor Islands may call toll free 1-800-442-VOTE (8683) or e-mail us at [email protected]

2018 Election Dates & Deadlines

Election Day
Primary: August 11
General: November 6
Polls are open from 7:00am - 6:00pm

Voter Registration Deadline
Primary: July 12
General: October 9

Mail Ballot Request
Primary: August 4
General: October 30

Early Walk In Voting
Primary: July 30 - August 9
General: October 23 - November 3